Identity theft is considered one of the 1 crimes in the United States.Identity thieves steal 2information, collect Social Security numbers, banking records and telephone numbers. They use this information to request loans or get credit cards in the name of the 3. Victims of identity theft can spend years attempting to 4their financial history and good name. Some have been denied jobs or arrested for crimes in which they were not 5. Identity thieves also may 6 people into giving personal information over the telephone, steal documents 7such information. American lawmakers will consider plans to increase 8of companies that collect personal information. Several plans have been proposed to help 9whose personal information was stolen. Another proposal would let Americans halt any 10into their financial history without their permission.